Joseph J. Palieri II: Joe was born in Galveston, Texas, where his father owned and operated two successful nightclubs. Joe attended Texas A&M University and continued to work in the service industry throughout college. He received a Bachelor's degree in accounting. After graduation, Joe worked for 10 years as a salesman for a national chemical distribution company. He moved to Colorado in early 1996 and joined Realtec Inc., as a commercial real estate broker. He spent five years as the managing broker of Realtec's Loveland office. Joe continues to work as an independent commercial real estate broker and investor with Palieri & Associates, LLC.

The idea for The Garden Room came about in late 2007. Two of Joe's clients were left with a vacant special events' facility after the proprietor passed away unexpectedly. After researching the Northern Colorado market, the group discovered a niche in the market. Given Joe's background in the service and sales industries, the group decided to begin an extensive remodel of the facility, which is now The Garden Room, Established in April 2008.